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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.68, 14,742.36 and 3,252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.68, 14,742.36 and 3,252.54 is: 4,879.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.68 : 14,742.36 = 3,252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.68/14,742.36 = 3,252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.68x = 14,742.36 × 3,252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.68x = 47,950,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,950,115.59/9,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.58

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